lacking

American  

[lak-ing] / ˈlæk ɪŋ /

preposition

1. being without; not having; wanting; less.

   Lacking equipment, the laboratory couldn't undertake the research project.

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adjective

1. wanting; deficient.

   He was found lacking in stamina.

Etymology

Origin of lacking

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English; lack + -ing ²

Example Sentences

Other Pacific islands are adamantly opposed, saying offshore mining is too dangerous, with science on its practicality lacking.

From The Wall Street Journal

The presiding judge called the argument “a tale that surpasses those of the Arabian Nights, lacking credibility,” according to Bernama, Malaysia’s state media outlet, which said the charges involved some $570 million of misappropriated assets.

From The Wall Street Journal

We were really lacking for entertainment jobs here in the city so that was a big plus for me to be able to bring jobs here to L.A. to all of our amazing crews.

From Los Angeles Times

Meatpackers have long turned to immigrants to keep plants running, especially in Midwestern towns lacking enough workers for the often labor-intensive jobs, which typically pay between $20 and $30 an hour.

From The Wall Street Journal

A response lacking in accountability may not have washed.

From BBC

Related Words

• flawed
• inadequate
• incomplete